With no buyers and MSP, farmers in Andhra Pradesh are in distress, says YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy
The Hindu
With no buyers and MSP, farmers in Andhra Pradesh are in distress, says YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy. The per-quintal price of chilli and the yield per acre have fallen drastically, and input costs have gone up, but the NDA government in the State seems to have least concern for the farmers, he alleges.
Stating that farmers in Andhra Pradesh are in distress as they are unable to sell their produce, YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has asked Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to come to the chilli yard and rescue them.
Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who visited the yard here on Wednesday and interacted with the farmers, alleged that ever since the coalition government came to power in the State, the farmers were being deprived of MSP. Besides, there were no buyers for their produce.
“The per-quintal price of chilli has drastically fallen to ₹8,000 from ₹27,000 earlier. The yield per acre too has fallen drastically when compared with the previous year. On top of it, the input costs have gone up, and tenant farmers are bearing the brunt,” Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy said.
“The situation is no different in Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, Kurnool and Anantapur districts,” he said.
“Despite such a grave situation, there is no review from the government side. The Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu have no concern. As a result, the farmers are in the lurch,” he alleged.
“Mr. Naidu has done nothing for the farmers. He, however, has stopped all the revolutionary reforms brought in by YSRCP government,” he alleged.
“During our term, we had given MSP not just for chilli, turmeric and onion, but also for 24 other crops. If the farmers did not get MSP, the government had provided it, and RBKs were used as an anchor point for the farmers,” the former Chief Minister claimed.
Amid escalating war of words between Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and BJP State president K. Annamalai, the latter on Friday (February 21, 2025) said the people of the State would “dethrone” the DMK government soon.
There is no formal training system or method. Most singers have learnt from their fathers, uncles and grand-fathers, by listening to them.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly unharmed in convoy accident, continues to event in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Assam Assembly uproar over attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain, leading to adjournment motion and noisy scenes.
Paul Beumer speaks on his process, working in tandem with weavers from Karur, and colour as communication
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly unharmed in convoy accident, continues to event in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Atishi accuses BJP of breaking promises, while Delhi CM Rekha Gupta focuses on implementing Ayushman Bharat scheme.
Police arrest 17 militants from Manipur districts, seizing weapons and tactical gear, for further investigation in Imphal.
Bibliodander, a book-loving monster, shares a hilarious tale of the Swift family's treasure hunt and shenanigans.
The workshop aligned with the launch of the Trinity Challenge on Community Access to Effective Antibiotics, a new global innovation competition.
Jeff Bezos sparks Bond casting debate as Amazon MGM takes creative control of 007 franchise, reigniting Henry Cavill rumors.
Bird flu outbreak in Andhra Pradesh leads to culling of thousands of chickens, impacting local economy and food supply.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Kuldeep Kumar Raina said Anveshan not only provides a platform for young minds to showcase their ideas but also aligns perfectly without a mission to empower students through quality education and transformative research opportunities.